Psychology of Fear and Superstition Bundle

Explore the psychology of fear and superstition with students with this presentation, worksheet, and two viewing guides. This is an engaging topic for Friday the 13th or Halloween. They include psychological terms and applicable examples.

Includes:

• Psychology of Fear and Superstition Presentation and Activity
  • 23-slide PowerPoint presentation
  • 7-question worksheet
  • Key
• Brain Games: Don't Be Afraid Viewing Guide
  • 15-question viewing guide, including pre- and post-viewing questions
  • Key
• Brain Games: Superstitions Viewing Guide
  • 15-question viewing guide, including pre- and post-viewing questions
  • Key

APA National Standards for High School Psychology Curricula:

• Biopsychology Domain - Sensation and Perception - 3.4 Describe perceptual illusions; 3.6 Explain how experiences and expectations influence perception
• Individual Variation Domain - Emotion - 1.1 Explain the biological and cognitive components of emotion; 3.1 Identify biological and environmental influences on the expression and experience of negative emotions, such as fear

Watching the Videos:

• Each Brain Games episode is about 20 minutes long. Allow a few minutes before and after viewing for students to answer pre- and post-viewing questions. Optionally, extend the activity by having students discuss with a partner, group, or the whole class.
• At the time of creating this resource, these episodes are available for streaming with a Disney+ subscription or for purchase on Amazon.
• The episodes are rated TV-G and TV-14.

Digital Compatible:

These resources are compatible with Easel by TPT and by purchasing, you will have access to the original PDFs as well as digital versions with an interactive layer on top. You can assign this to your students through GoogleClassroom or with a link, they can complete it on a laptop or tablet, and you’ll be able to review their completed work and return feedback, all on the TPT platform.

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Related Resources:

• Psychology Halloween Viewing Guide Bundle
• Frankenweenie Viewing Guide
• Introduction to Psychology Escape Room - Escape from the Insane Asylum
• Brain Poster & Letter Décor Set
• Today in Psychology - October
• Extrasensory Perception Types & Tests

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